POTSKETCH 2012
Now entering its 9th year, the Clay Studio of Missoula’s POTSKETCH 2012 features drawings and ceramic artworks from local, national, and international emerging and established artists, including works by Julia Galloway, Beth Lo, Richard Notkin, and Ron Meyers. All artwork is part of a silent, online, and live auction to raise funds for the expansion and development of the Clay Studio facilities and programs. At the
Bidding on silent auction artwork began April 6 at the Clay Studio, and continues through the Live Auction Gala held at the University Center North Ballroom at the University of Montana, Missoula on Saturday, April 21 from 6-10pm.
POTSKETCH 2012 Preview exhibition
Opens online and in our gallery on Friday, April 6, 5:30-9pm
(featured above is one of the 2011 Potsketches by Ron Meyers)
POTSKETCH 2012 EVENT & AUCTION
Saturday April 21, 2012, 6-10pm
University Center North Ballroom, University of Montana
The evening includes live music by the Discount Quartet, beverages, great spirits and an opportunity to make final bids on POTSKETCHES and one-of-a-kind ceramic works.
It is best to order tickets in advance at the Clay Studio of Missoula, by phone (406.543.0509) or email info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org. You can also purchase tickets by filling out the form in the link below and mailing in your payment so we receive it by April 10. If the event is not sold out prior, you may purchase tickets the night of the event
Tickets prices purchased before April 10:
Member prices are $40/person
Non-members are $45/person
Ticket prices purchased April 11-April 21:
$50/person
Tables of ten for $400 are available on request.
Contributing artists receive one non-transferrable complimentary ticket.
Click here for the form to purchase tickets by mail
Hope to see you there!
HOW POTSKETCH WORKS:
Bid Online
You are able to bid online by clicking PLACE BID on this web page and filling out the required information. You will receive a Proxy number for your bids. Once you have registered to bid, click PLACE BID and your bid will be sent to our office e-mail address at info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org, an office attendant will then register your bid.
Proxy Bids: By using a proxy, the Clay Studio of Missoula can confidentially bid for you up to the maximum price you set. This way you don't have to keep an eye on your auction as it unfolds. Be assured that we will only use as much of your maximum bid as is necessary to maintain your position as high bidder. If your bid prevails, the final price might even be less than your maximum! E-mail bids will be accepted through 5pm MDT, Friday, April 20, 2012. Proxy bids may be accepted for Live Auction works as well.
Contact the office to make arrangements once you have decided the maximum you are willing to pay by calling (406) 543-0509 or emailing info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org. Please feel free to call our office if you have any questions or problems.
PICK-UP OR DELIVERY OF ACQUISITIONS. For those unable to attend the closing celebration, artwork will be available for pickup or shipment after April 23, 2012. Those requesting shipment will have to make arrangements with the studio. It will be shipped via Fed Ex with insurance up to the selling value. The buyer will be responsible for shipping and handling.
Bid in Person
The minimum bid for all POTSKETCHES is $50 and increases in increments of $10. We use assigned proxy numbers to identify bidders. Bids can be made at the Clay Studio of Missoula beginning April 6, and at the POTSKETCH Opening Reception through April 21.
The Clay Studio is located at 1106 Hawthorne, Unit A
Our phone number is 406.543.0509
POTSKETCH history
In 2004, Jayson Lawfer (former Clay Studio Executive Director) designed and created POTSKETCH. It was conceived as a fundraiser to further develop and expand The Clay Studio of Missoulaís facilities. Jayson, Mike Kurz (Clay Studio Board President), and the rest of the Board of Directors wanted to incorporate local, national and international artists in a unique fundraiser. Because most artists draw, the idea to invite artists to take 10 seconds, 10 minutes, or 10 hours to draw a pot or an image that has had an impact on them seemed novel. To facilitate this, The Clay Studio board and staff selected a group of artists and sent out packages including a 5"x5" piece of Italian paper, a pencil, and a return mailer and asked the artists to donate an original work. By including the materials with the invitation it was the Studios intention to make it easy for these artists, but they also encouraged them to manipulate the material and use any medium they were comfortable with including ink, paint, wax, etc.
Well, the results were outstanding. Within a matter of days, the first drawings began arriving - Warren MacKenzie, then Akio Takamori, and the list of artists who participated kept going. The generosity and companionship from artists around the world was deeply felt. In its first fundraising year, The Clay Studio of Missoula was able to auction these drawings and raise $11,000. Now, in our ninth year, the artists' work has arrived with remarkable presence. This year's artists include past participants as well as many new submissions, and have arrived from America, Canada, Denmark and Germany.
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